We had lunch at the Boerne Moon Bakery & Cafe, which is a charming old German style cafe. Floyd had a BLT and I had a delicious open face Ruben Sandwhich. It was good!
We walked across the street to a sweet little old house that was being used as a store. I think it's called The Little Nature Store. We went inside and found that it was mostly full of all kinds of things for attracting birds to your yard.
As we were paying for our (many!) purchases (more on that in a future blog), I heard a nibbling sound coming from behind the counter. Kind of like a mouse or a Guinea pig chewing on wood. Of course I had to ask what it was. The lady, very nonchalantly, said, "Oh, it's my baby wallaby. He's chewing his dinner." Now, I happen to know that wallabies (sp?) are not indigenous to Texas and, in fact, come from Australia. Anyway, she bends down and comes up with the cutest little animal ever! He was so sweet and friendly, too. I got to hold him and love him, and he just gave me little kisses and kept licking my hands.
This little guy was the cutest little animal I've ever seen. He was so sweet and gentle and loved being with people. What a cutie!
Post Script:
The lady is a trainer/handler from Sea World here in San Antonio and he is in the process of being socialized to be around people for an animal awareness show/program offered at the park. He is being fed kangaroo chow (I didn’t even imagine that they made such a thing) and some kind of milk. I can’t remember what it was, but I DO remember that it wasn’t kangaroo or cow’s milk. He’s not her pet and will not be living in her home. I guess I should have mentioned all this before, but I was so excited to share his pictures that it didn’t occur to me. Thank you, Gina, for reminding me that these little critters DO NOT (and should not) make good pets, no matter how cute they are when they're babies.
Patricia :o)
8 comments:
Sounds like a delightful date. That shop is just charming. Love those old wood floors, don't you?
When the photos first loaded, I had no idea that little wallaby was actuall REAL. He looked like the cutest little stuffed animal. I would have loved to hug him myself!
Smiles,
Lea
Hi! I found you on Rhea's blog and I'm so glad I did! You have a great site and I love your use of vintage linens that have "problem" areas. The bag-bags and tea cozies are a fabulous idea. So many times as I'm digging through linens at shops I have passed up darling ones because of problem areas. Not anymore! I'll be visiting you regularly, glad to meet you!
Hugs, Sherry
I am in love with the Wallaby!! He is soooooo cute, Patricia!!!!!
Looks like your day was very enjoyable and love to hear that you and your hubby make time to spend your days together like this.
xo
Becky
Looks like you had a nice day Patricia with hubby! Love the little restaurent! The little wallaby is so cute!
Blessings, Shirl
What a fun time and what a sweet baby wallaby! I want one!blessings, Kathleen
That wallaby is adorable.
Yes, our wallabies are cute, but I have to admit to being shocked to see this, Patricia! Where did that person get it, and what is she going to feed it as it grows up? Those little critters can run and jump fast and high, so unless she has a cage for him, he is bound to get out some day and tangle with traffic. They are a protected species here in Australia, and are not allowed to be kept as pets - that is why it bothers me to see this.
I asked all those same questions when she took him out of the doggy crate he was in. She’s a trainer/handler from Sea World here in San Antonio and he is in the process of being socialized to be around people for an animal awareness show/program offered at the park. He is being fed kangaroo chow (I didn’t even imagine that they made such a thing) and some kind of milk. I can’t remember what it was, but I DO remember that it wasn’t kangaroo or cow’s milk. He’s not her pet and will not be living in her home. I guess I should have mentioned all this before, but I was so excited to share his pictures that it didn’t occur to me. Thank you for pointing it out.
Patricia :o)
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